That’s the thing about old window frames—sometimes you’re not fixing wood, you’re just shoring up memories and sawdust. I’ve run into that same issue ...

Yeah, rope caulk’s kind of a mixed bag in my book too. I’ve worked on a bunch of mid-century places and once that stuff gets hit by a few summers, it’...

That low-frequency rumble is the bane of my existence—had a client once who lived near a train line, and even after triple-glazing, the floor would vi...

Yeah, I’ve seen that with the V-2500s, especially in older homes that aren’t super tight to begin with. I did a job last winter on a split-level from ...

Funny thing about window frames—folks always think the expensive stuff is what makes the difference, but honestly, most of the “wow” comes from just d...

Couldn’t agree more—foil, tape, even a dab of epoxy... I’ve done ‘em all just to squeeze out a few more months. Had one client with late 80s aluminum ...

That’s been my experience too. I’ve put in a bunch of triple-panes for folks who live right next to the L or heavy rail, but honestly, for most city b...

Funny you mention that—when I was swapping out windows in my old bungalow, I ran into the same mess. U-factor was way easier for me to compare, but so...

You nailed it—humidity sneaks up on people way more than drafts do. I’ve swapped out plenty of old single-pane windows, and honestly, the biggest feed...

Had a client in Phoenix last summer who went all-in on switchable glass for their skylights. The tech’s pretty slick—glass goes from clear to frosted ...